exclaim

[ ik-skleym ]

verb (used without object)

1. to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.

   Synonyms: howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

verb (used with object)

1. to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

   Synonyms: howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

exclaim

/ ɪkˈskleɪm /

verb

1. to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc

Derived Forms

• exˈclaimer, noun

Other Words From

• ex·claimer noun
• unex·claiming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclaim¹

1560–70; earlier exclame < Latin exclāmāre to cry out. See ex- ¹, claim

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclaim¹

C16: from Latin exclāmāre, from clāmāre to shout

Example Sentences

“It was only thanks to God that I survived,” he exclaims, furiously making the sign of the cross three times.

From BBC

“Forty f— years ago!” the 60-year-old McKagan exclaims as he laughs over Zoom, sitting at a table at his Seattle home that overlooks the water.

From Los Angeles Times

She even exclaims: "I am the rock therapists break themselves against."

From BBC

“And here we are,” she exclaimed, to roars of approval.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s been a while since we went on a world tour,” Joshua exclaims.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assert
• blurt
• call out
• proclaim
• shout
• utter
• yell